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measles

noun

An acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

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7
Starts with
M
Ends with
S
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
9

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noun

  1. An acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

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